How to Pronounce Opacity

To pronounce "opacity", say OP-ac-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /oʊˈpæsɪtiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/oʊˈpæsɪtiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “opacity”

"opacity" has 3 syllables: op-ac-ity. It rhymes with tenacity and veracity, if that helps it stick.

What does opacity mean?

noun

  1. The state or quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through

    “We could not see the sandbar due to the opacity of the muddy water.”

  2. The state or quality of being inaccessible to understanding.

    “The opacity of these decisions is troubling.”

Synonyms

opaqueness

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Words that rhyme with opacity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tenacityveracitycapacitymendacityvoracityaudacityincapacityovercapacitycassetty

Related words

opaquenessobscurityconfusionsecrecyambiguityopaquetransparencysmoke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "opacity"?▾

"Opacity" has 3 syllables: op · ac · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "opacity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "opacity" is /oʊˈpæsɪtiː/.

What does "opacity" mean?▾

Opacity: The state or quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through

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